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What routine tests and procedures can I
expect to have?
You will probably have the following routine tests and procedures:
• Pelvic exam, to determine the size of your pelvis
• Pap smear, very early in the pregnancy
• Weight measurement and blood pressure
• Determination of gestational age and due date
• Urine tests to check for protein, sugar and bacteria
• Assessment of the size and position of the fetus
• Blood tests to check for anemia, diabetes, blood type,
Rh factor, rubella antibodies, syphilis, and hepatitis
• Exam of your lower legs and ankles for swelling
• Possibly an HIV test
Women with certain medical conditions have a higher risk of having problems
during pregnancy and therefore need regular prenatal testing. Examples
include women with high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, heart
disease, multiple pregnancies (two or more fetuses), too much or too
little amniotic fluid, or post-term pregnancy.
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